Either of the two partners involved in such a single sexual encounter.
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
An occasion when a performer or team of them (especially in vaudeville) expects to perform at a theater for a single evening.
An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
A tale of high adventure.
A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
A romanza, or sentimental ballad.
An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.
A story or novel dealing with idealized love.
An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.
A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.
A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.
To woo; to court.
To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.
To talk extravagantly and imaginatively; to build castles in the air.